The problem with all this is that often our lives are not saturated with silence, which means our speaking often comes from a place not rooted in God. Instead of our words carrying power to expose the powers, announce the kingdom of God, and gently encourage those bruised by life, they too often resemble the words of the fallen world system. The question, then, is, What do we need? My answer is contemplative prayer; we need more silence; we need a life of being with God.
